Driving Value Creation through Operational Transformation in Healthcare Private Equity
Anjli Kaushal
Vice President Value Creation
Quadria Capital
As Vice President of Value Creation at Quadria Capital, Anjli Kaushal leverages her extensive experience of 16 years in healthcare and private equity to drive transformative value across one of the largest healthcare-focused private equity firms in Asia. With over $3.5 billion in assets under management, Quadria Capital is a powerhouse, and Anjli’s role is critical in optimising value in the healthcare delivery portfolio across South and Southeast Asia. Anjli’s career has spanned top institutions like Max Healthcare, Fortis, Critinext, and AIG Hospitals, where she gained firsthand experience in various aspects of healthcare delivery —clinical operations, business expansion, operational efficiency enhancement, healthtech, regulatory compliance, and financial management. This comprehensive understanding, combined with her ability to manage private equity investors, has shaped her holistic approach to value creation. Consolidating these learnings and applying them in a leadership role is no easy task; it requires maturity, which only comes with experience. Anjli has demonstrated that maturity through her ability to drive operational efficiency and enhance growth at every stage of development in the organisations she leads. In her current role, Anjli’s hands-on approach focuses on creating sustainable, impactful value across Quadria’s healthcare portfolio. She combines practical solutions with strategic vision, ensuring financial returns are maximised while addressing the pressing healthcare challenges of the region. Anjli’s leadership is defined by her ability to integrate operational insights with a long-term vision, navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry to ensure both business success and societal impact. She discusses more with TradeFlock about her key leadership style and strategies.
How has your view of the healthcare ecosystem evolved over the past 16 years?
Over the past decade, Asia’s healthcare sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, shaped by rising costs, greater affordability and awareness, an ageing population, and the rapid rise of emerging technologies. Traditional models are being replaced by innovative solutions that empower customers to take a more active role in their care. Healthcare infrastructure is now more advanced, blending cutting-edge technologies with a focus on both physical and mental well-being. The shift from disease management to predictive and preventive care is reshaping the ecosystem. Today, factors like quality clinical outcomes, wellness, longevity, skilled staff, and seamless service are driving patient choices more than ever.
How do you adapt your leadership style to succeed in diverse South and Southeast Asian markets?
South and Southeast Asia are diverse in many aspects, but the fundamental challenges in healthcare remain consistent. To ensure cohesion and success, I adapt by being culturally sensitive, respecting local norms, and encouraging open communication. I prioritise humility and continuous learning from others, fostering a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Building trust is key to success, as it lays the foundation for effective collaboration and achieving goals in these dynamic and varied markets.
What area of leadership are you actively working to improve, and how?
One area I’m actively working on is people management, which requires continuous learning and improvement. Second, having domain expertise and building on it is an ongoing journey because science, technology, and businesses are in constant motion, and what is relevant today becomes ancient very soon. Additionally, staying ahead of the curve requires ongoing learning, research, and networking to remain adaptable in a fast-changing world.
What excites you about healthcare and technology, and how do you leverage this at Quadria?
The intersection of healthcare and technology excites me because it enables an integrated, holistic, and customer-centred care model that enhances communication between stakeholders and shifts the focus from reactive to preventive care. Advances in virtual care models, remote monitoring like TeleICU, and digital therapeutics, including AI and machine learning, are transforming healthcare delivery. At Quadria, we actively support our portfolio companies in crafting and executing their digital healthcare strategies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of this critical shift, particularly in the rapidly evolving Asian market.
What are the key opportunities for AI and data-driven healthcare in emerging Asian markets?
AI and machine learning are revolutionising healthcare by enhancing patient care, reducing costs, and streamlining operations. In emerging Asian markets, the biggest opportunities lie in areas like infectious disease surveillance, AI-based early diagnostics, telemedicine in tier 2-3 cities, healthcare data curation, and clinical trials. It’s crucial to ensure privacy and security when integrating AI, maintaining stringent standards to protect customer data. Additionally, “Planetary Health” presents a growing opportunity, with AI playing a pivotal role in data and risk management to address climate change’s impact on human health in APAC.
How do you identify and balance potential, returns, and impact in healthcare ventures?
At Quadria, we focus on identifying high-potential healthcare ventures by examining emerging subsectors and conducting thorough research to pinpoint areas with sustainable growth and strong financial returns. Our vision is to be the preferred strategic partner and capital provider across Asia, generating superior returns while benefiting regional development. We balance financial returns with social impact by ensuring that our investments not only provide value to stakeholders but also contribute to the greater good, driven by our motto, “Profit with Purpose,” in emerging markets.
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